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From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

From the Northern Times 25, 50 and 100 years ago

A dip into the Northern Times of yesteryear.


Scottish SPCA launch appeal to help look after our prickly pals this summer

Scottish SPCA launch appeal to help look after our prickly pals this summer

Animal welfare charity the Scottish SPCA have issued advice on how the public can help hedgehogs.


Meet one of the UK’s youngest funeral directors

Meet one of the UK’s youngest funeral directors

Louis Jones, who works at D Chisholm and Sons, is believed to be one of the youngest ever to achieve a diploma in funeral directing in the UK.


Highland Hospice promotes conversation around death and grief in support if national campaign

Highland Hospice promotes conversation around death and grief in support if national campaign

Highland Hospice is encouraging people to talk openly about death and grief as part of a national campaign.


VisitScotland unveil new Chief Executive Officer

VisitScotland unveil new Chief Executive Officer

National tourism body VisitScotland have unveiled their new CEO.


PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

PICTURES: Stunning display of the Northern Lights as captured by our readers across the Highlands

Aurora hunters were in force last night after the intense solar activity resulted in an incredible northern lights display.


MacMoray organiser Andy Macdonald set for summer double in Forres

MacMoray organiser Andy Macdonald set for summer double in Forres

THE British Pipe Band Championships and Forres Fest are both taking place in June.


Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

Anti-wind farm campaigners are celebrating after the scrapping of plans to develop a nine-turbine scheme on the north Sutherland coast.


WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning in the Highlands

WATCH: High temperatures spark extreme wildfire warning in the Highlands

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have warned people in the Highlands to be careful and avoid naked flames as the warning is in place for Saturday.


New standards codes for social service workforce launched

New standards codes for social service workforce launched

REVISED codes governing social service workers and employers have been unveiled.


7 to contest Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council by-election

7 to contest Tain and Easter Ross Highland Council by-election

The names of those who have thrown their hats in the ring have been confirmed.


Ullapool’s Lugger Fest kicks off after hailing global visitors for festival

Ullapool’s Lugger Fest kicks off after hailing global visitors for festival

The first ever instalment of Lugger Fest has kicked off after hailing visitors from across the globe.


Mark Rouse to leave role as Dounreay managing director

Mark Rouse to leave role as Dounreay managing director

Mark Rouse has been praised for his contribution to Dounreay after it was announced he will leave his job as managing director after four years.


Hollywood hero Russell Crowe makes plea to Highland music fans as he prepares for summer gig in Inverness

Hollywood hero Russell Crowe makes plea to Highland music fans as he prepares for summer gig in Inverness

Hollywood star Russell Crowe has made a plea to Highland music fans to snap up the last few remaining tickets for his band’s date in Inverness.


‘You win a lot of titles, but you win more hearts than you know’

‘You win a lot of titles, but you win more hearts than you know’

Reaction following Tom Stoltman’s third World’s Strongest Man title success reveals the inspiring impact he has had on a very broad range of people.


Greens welcome £2 billion “investment in our future” pledge by Highland Council

Greens welcome £2 billion “investment in our future” pledge by Highland Council

Green councillors have welcomed Highland Council’s £2 billion investment plan for public services over the next 20 years.


Scottish Labour election hopeful throws hat in ring for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

Scottish Labour election hopeful throws hat in ring for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency

Labour have announced their General Election candidate for the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency.


Good progress made on building ‘floating’ road to Sutherland Spaceport site

Good progress made on building ‘floating’ road to Sutherland Spaceport site

More than 600 metres of road have now been installed along with the first bridge.


Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hopes high amid forecast Northern Lights could be visible anywhere in UK

Aurora hunters look set for a treat after intense solar activity increased the chances that the Northern Lights will be visible ANYWHERE in the UK.


What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

What’s on in Sutherland this weekend and into next week

From festivals to community markets and workshops, there is always something to do in Sutherland.


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